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Is cannabis a blood thinner?

The Cannigma

In this case, hundreds of patients were seen in emergency departments in 2018 with signs of bleeding with no known cause. In general patients taking anticoagulants often have cardiovascular issues, which can be problematic with cannabis use as THC is known to cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure.

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Can cats and dogs overdose on CBD?

The Cannigma

Since 2018, hemp has been an ingredient in demand. A 2018 study by Gamble et al found that 2 mg of CBD twice a day helped decrease pain and increase activity in the tested dogs. The 2018 study on dogs with arthritis tested two different doses: 2 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg. But it does beg the question – is it helpful? Is it necessary?

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With Edibles Now Legal, Expert Discusses Potential Risks

WeedAdvisor

For many, this means a slew of options that eluded consumers since October 2018. For instance, THC greatly increases heart rate and blood pressure, which can exacerbate existing conditions. Users also need to be aware that edibles are much more concentrated and are therefore much more potent. Higher Potency. .

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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

In fact, CBG usually occurs in much lower concentrations than other cannabinoids like THC and CBD — typically around 0-1% in a cannabis flower. In addition, it is not known if CBG produces adverse effects related to the alpha-2 receptors such as changes in blood pressure, sedation, or interactions with other cardiovascular medications.

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Why Hemp Smokes is a Great Way to Take Your CBD.

Otherside Farms

Because hemp contains a high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD), it comes with many benefits which include health benefits like relief from anxiety, depression, pain, obesity, substance abuse, nicotine addiction, insomnia, stress, and high blood pressure. In late 2018, Congress passed legislation to legalized hemp.

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Are Medical Marijuana Strains Getting a Bad Rap From Synthetic Cannabis?

Marijuana Packaging

In July 2018, a particularly nasty batch of K2 made the rounds, leading to hundreds of emergency room visits. Earlier this month (August 15, 2018 to be exact), 30 individuals overdosed on “synthetic marijuana” at a park in New Haven, Connecticut. drop in blood pressure. difficulty concentrating. rapid heart rate.

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Illinois Cannabis License Applicants Sue After Being Excluded from Licensing Lottery

SpeedWeed

A lot of companies are claiming this is legal based on the Farm Bill of 2018 [The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018]. Russo: With cannabis concentrates, there’s great potential for a number of problems. But even that process is not legal, despite the fact that people think it is. Many vape pens have 70% to 90% THC.

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